Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herb Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
International
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herb Dressing
Description
This Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herb Dressing centers on cauliflower tossed with turmeric, crushed cumin seeds, olive oil, salt, and pepper, roasted until golden and tender. The turmeric provides a warm earthiness and a vibrant golden color, complemented by the fragrant cumin. The fresh herb dressing blends coriander, parsley, green chili, garlic, spinach, and Greek yogurt to create a thick, creamy, and tangy sauce that adds freshness and heat to the roasted vegetables.
The roasted cauliflower delivers a combination of a slightly crisp exterior with a tender center, showcasing the warm spices. The accompanying dressing adds contrast with its fresh herbal notes and mild creaminess. This pairing elevates simple roasted cauliflower into a dish that can work as a side or a light vegetarian main.
To serve, spinach is added to a large bowl topped with the turmeric cauliflower and drizzled with the fresh herb dressing, resulting in a vibrant dish suitable for casual or more refined meals.
The recipe suggests that cauliflower leaves can be reserved for another use or roasted along with the florets. Nutritional values may vary with different brands and cooking methods. The dressing thickness can be adjusted with additional yogurt to achieve a desirable consistency.
Ingredients
For the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower chopped
- 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (divided)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
For the Fresh Herb Dressing
- 3 tablespoon Coriander roughly chopped aka cilantro
- 3 tablespoon parsley roughly chopped fresh
- ½ green chilli finely chopped
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 2 tablespoon Greek yoghurt (or dairy free yogurt)
- 1 handful spinach raw
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
For the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 200c/ 180c fan/ gas 6.
- Cut the leaves from the cauliflower (reserve them for another dish or roast them along with the florets!) and cut the florets into large bite-sized pieces.
- Roughly crush the cumin in a pestle and mortar and add 1 teaspoon of it to a small bowl with the olive oil and turmeric, then stir to combine.
- Toss the cauliflower and turmeric mixture in a large bowl.
- Spread the cauliflower onto a large baking tray in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
For the Fresh Herb Dressing
- Roughly chop the herbs and mince the garlic and add to a hand blender or mini food processor along with the green chilli, yogurt and remaining cumin and season with salt and pepper.
- Blitz until thick (add more yogurt if necessary).
To Serve
- Add the spinach to a large bowl, then top with the roasted cauliflower and dollop on the herb dressing. Enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
- Reserve cauliflower leaves for roasting or other dishes to minimize waste.
- Add more yogurt in the fresh herb dressing to adjust thickness to your preference.
- Roast cauliflower until golden for the best flavor and texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste after roasting to enhance flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 21.2mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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